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How the right went wrong in Auckland

The knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.

Immigration cuts raise Peters' credibility

COMMENT: NZ First leader has been vocal about parents' strain on pension.

Housing New Zealand won't run out of money - English

The Government's state housing agency is set to run out of money by February, ministers have been warned.

'Beware PM's hunt for expired ministers'

COMMENT: The Prime Minister has sounded the warning for his three-yearly check of the best-before dates of ministers.

Parliament urged to legalise medicinal cannabis

The mother of the first person to get approval to use medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has made an emotional plea to Parliament to make it easier for others to get access to the drug legally.

No appetite for Brash's 'anti-separatism' - leaders

Former National Party leader Don Brash says a new anti-separatist campaign may end up donating to one of his old enemies, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

Euthanasia in NZ given 'orange light'

Government should proceed with legalising assisted dying only if strong safeguards are in place, the human rights watchdog says.

One-night-stand penalty may be wiped

A brief liaison with a man she didn't know cost a young Auckland woman $28 a week off her benefit for two years.

Iwi seek Kermadec compromise with Govt

Iwi are seeking a compromise over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary in which they will agree not to fish in the region if their Treaty

Govt seeks other parties' help on climate

After locking in its long-term climate change target, National is seeking a cross-party approach to the issue for the first time.

National MP defends trivial law change

"It is very small, but it is quality,' says the National MP promoting a trivial law change.

Labour spells out spying bottom lines

Labour wants changes to spying reforms before it will support them, including a broader oversight committee.

Barry Soper: Fray of housing policies

COMMENT: It's as though a bee smoker has been pointed at Wellington's most famous hive and its inhabitants have become dopey.

Labour supports compulsory land acquisition

Labour's proposed Affordable Housing Authority will have powers to buy land compulsorily, Labour leader Andrew Little says.

Immigration flagged as big issue

National is preparing for immigration to become a major election issue.

Govt eye seizing property for housing

Landbankers could have property seized by the Government if the land is within certain areas marked for housing development. Housing

Editorial: Big worries for Nats to dwell on at conference

Serious social imbalances take shine off good performances in polls and economy.

Battle lines shaping up midway to polls

Halfway through the third term, National remain in a strong position. Audrey Young assesses key rivalries and what Labour needs to do in next 18 months.